From Harpoon:
Get your hula on with the ladies (and dude) behind our newest cider seasonal - Harpoon Hibiscus Cider! Effervescent and deep pink with aromas of tropical flowers and fresh apples, this dry, crisp cider is like sipping pure summertime. This of course means that it only makes sense to kick things off with a luau themed party (yes...there will be a pig roast and pineapple).
TICKETS ARE $35 & INCLUDE:
-2 Pints of Hibiscus Cider
- Luau Themed Bites from Barracuda Tavern (aka a pig roast...duh)
- Meet & Greet with the ladies (& dude) behind Hibiscus Cider
Tickets go on sale May 2nd at 11 AM! Get them here: http://hibiscusciderreleasepartybos.splashthat.com/facebookevent
Here’s the full PR:
BOSTON, MA (April 28, 2016) – The Harpoon Brewery is putting a tropical twist on the New
England summer. Introducing Harpoon Hibiscus Cider, Harpoon’s new summer seasonal cider
brewed with hibiscus flowers. This all natural cider is brewed to make the most of every summer
gathering – rooftop parties, backyard barbecues, beach days, bonfire nights, and every summer
celebration in between.
Effervescent and deep pink, with aromas of tropical flowers and fresh apples, this dry, crisp cider is
like sipping pure summertime. The hibiscus flowers – 8 lbs. for every 320 gallons of cider – give the
cider its festive pink hue and floral tartness that complements the sweetness from the freshly pressed
apples.
Harpoon Hibiscus Cider was first brewed for Harpoon’s annual employee brewing competition.
Four hibiscus-loving women – Julia Falk, Cait Kelliher, Jordan McMillan, and Carolyn Orth – and
Harpoon brewer Rich Eyring developed the recipe, brewed it, and entered it into the competition.
The Hibiscus Cider was so popular among Harpooners that it was agreed the day of the competition
that it would become Harpoon’s new summer seasonal cider.
“When it came time for the brewing competition, we knew that we wanted to brew something with
hibiscus. We all love the subtle floral tartness and the pink hue the hibiscus flower creates,” says
Jordan McMillan, Harpoon Digital Content Coordinator. “At first we thought we’d brew a beer, but
as we talked about different styles the idea of brewing a cider with hibiscus came up. We thought
why not combine our love for hibiscus with our love of cider? So we did, and voila! It came out
really well and everyone loved it.”
Harpoon Hibiscus Cider is available now in 12 oz. bottles and on draft. An event celebrating the
release of the cider, featuring Julia, Cait, Jordan, Carolyn, and Rich will be held at Harpoon in
Windsor, VT on Tuesday, May 10 th (info: http://hibiscusciderreleasepartyvt.splashthat.com/PR) and
at the Harpoon Beer Hall in Boston, MA on Wednesday, May 11 th (info:
http://hibiscusciderreleasepartybos.splashthat.com/PR)
Hibiscus Cider is the second seasonal in the brewery’s line of ciders, which includes the year-round
Harpoon Craft Cider and their fall offering, Harpoon Pumpkin Cider. Made from freshly pressed
apples and the brewery’s proprietary yeast, Harpoon craft ciders are all natural – no artificial flavors,
no preservatives, no sweeteners, no added colors – and gluten free.
Harpoon Hibiscus Cider Specs:
ABV: 4.8%
EBC: 10
Harpoon Hibiscus Cider Tasting Notes
:
Appearance: Deep pink, effervescent
Aroma: Apple, floral, wine
Mouthfeel: Light-bodied
Taste: Tart, sweet, apples, floral, tropical
Finish: Dry and crisp
Pairing Suggestions: Kalua pork, chopped apple salad, quiche, charcuterie
Availability: May-August 2016
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